# Eco-Friendly Candy Lotte 'Eco Choco' Environmentally Conscious Chocolate By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-04-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-sweet-treats-eco-choco-fair-trade-environmentally-conscious-cho References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/ecochoco_sustainable_sweet_treat_26173) Hot on the heels of the sustainable, fair trade coffee movement comes ‘Eco Choco’, environmentally conscious, [eco-friendly chocolate bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-chocolate-truffle-bars) from confectioner Lotte. Eco-Choco is a bit pricey at 210 yen or US$2.10 per 50 gram (1.75 oz) bar; however, by buying Eco-Choco, you can be assured of a psychologically sweet aftertaste given that you are supporting environmentally friendly farming, [sustainable business practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coxco-cacao) and the protection of ecosystems and wildlife in Brazil, where the cocoa in Eco Choco comes from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Confectionery:** Opportunity to develop eco-friendly candy products that support sustainable farming and business practices. - **Fair Trade Food Industry:** Opportunity for fair trade food companies to expand their offerings to include eco-friendly chocolate bars. - **Consumer Demand for Environmental Responsibility:** Opportunity to cater to the increasing consumer demand for environmentally conscious candy options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** Potential for confectionery companies to capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly candy by introducing their own environmentally conscious products. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Opportunity for sustainable agriculture industry to supply eco-friendly cocoa for the production of environmentally conscious chocolate bars. - **Environmental Conservation:** Opportunity for organizations focused on environmental conservation to collaborate with confectionery companies in supporting sustainable farming and protecting ecosystems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Chocolate Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alter-eco-advent-calendar.md) - [Luxurious Eco-Friendly Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-giant-milk-chocolate-egg.md) - [Indulgent Cacao-Free Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-ka.md) - [Cocoa-Free Chocolate Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treets-piasten.md) - [Sustainable Easter Chocolate Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happi-1.md) - [Cocoa-Free Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freecao.md) - [Traceable Cocoa Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuit-caramel-chocolate-bar.md) - [Plant-Based Milk Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovo-chocolate-bars.md) - [Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/win-win-cocoa-free-chocolate.md)